Recommended Hitch for Carrying Thule TH903202 EasyFold Bike Rack on 2010 Honda Element
Question:
Hi, I have a 2010 Honda Element and I just bought a Thule EZ Fold bike rack. I need a hitch. What should I buy? Also need a locking hitch pin.
asked by: Kat R
Expert Reply:
I'd recommend the etrailer Class III hitch, part # e78KR which is compatible with all models of the 2010 Honda Element. If your Element is NOT an SC model, the US made Curt # 13574 you'd looked at would also be a fine choice. Both hitches have the same degree of install difficulty and the same capacity. In this instance, I'd personally choose the etrailer over the Curt, because I find the round matte black finish to be a bit more visually appealing.
The Thule # TH903202 EasyFold bike rack already features an anti-rattle locking mechanism to prevent it from being easily removed from the hitch, so you won't need a locking hitch pin for the bike rack.
I've linked to an install video for the hitch I recommended, as well as to a video showing how the J-Pin lock works.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Electric Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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